Voetbalnieuws.be reported that trainer Frédéric Taquin confirmed after the match against Zulte Waregem that Lucas Bretelle is leaving the club. The player is returning to the French second division to join Le Mans, which follows his request to leave.

French midfielder Lucas Bretelle (23) is leaving the newly promoted club La Louvière, becoming their first winter departure. Bretelle, who joined in July 2025 on a contract until 2028, was recruited for a specific style of play, but the team did not integrate him after only one league appearance, which resulted in the player requesting to leave. Bretelle is now returning to the French second division to join Le Mans. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is currently estimated to be €500k.